BDS have an exciting opportunity for a mobile responderto form part of a response service in the Oxford South area.
The post holder will work from home and respond to emergency call outs and welfare checks to older adults in their own homes. The service supports clients who have had telecare equipment installed. The role holder will respond to calls that have been screened and triaged and an operator feels a physical response is required. All equipment needed for the role is provided.
There is no personal care involved.
The role is to work weekends only, to be on call for 48 hours from 9am Saturday to 9am Monday. You will be an approachable and empathetic person who is flexible, committed and reliable. Experience in a social care or housing background would be an advantage though not essential for the right person.
A full driving license will be required. For an ideal logistical fit you will live closely to the Wantage/ Didcot/ Wallingford area.
The rate of pay is 55.00 per day on-call retainerplus 12.21for threeguaranteed hours (91.63 per day) regardless if you work these hours or not. Any over time is paid at 12.21per hour and bank holidays are paid at enhanced rates.
Please apply with your CV in the first instance or contact Lou M to discuss further.